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Despite gaining a foothold in the emerging market country, Tesla does not yet have a Chinese brand name.

The reason: a local businessman has the registered trademark name “Te si la” and refuses to hand it over to Elon Musk and company.

Some suggestions popping up on Chinese social media web sites include “Te su la,” which in Chinese means “Happiness in boosting speed.” One supporter suggests it could be an easier name to sell as a trademark in China, while others disagree with this idea, citing it is too profane in Chinese culture.

Tesla has had success in getting into global markets in recent years. It has opened up retail locations in various countries including, Canada. However, for all of its success stories on the global retail front, it’s still fighting in the US to increase its store locations.

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Adam Johnston Is currently studying at the School of the Environment Professional Development program in Renewable Energy from the University of Toronto. Adam graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a three-year B.A. combined major in Economics and Rhetoric, Writing & Communications. Adam also writes for Solar Love and also owns his own part time tax preparation business. His eventual goal is to be a cleantech policy analyst, and is currently sharpening his skills as a renewable energy writer. You can follow him on Twitter @adamjohnstonwpg or at www.adammjohnston.wordpress.com.

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